UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ascension Records ASC UK 18
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Sandman
by Blue Boy · 1995
14 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Sandman was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Sandman
3 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ascension Records ASCUK18
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Maddog 7243 8 84479 6 6Maddog INT 8 84479 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
INT 884 479 6 - A1 33UPMSide A
INT 884 479 6 - B1 33UPMSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Maddog 7243 8 84479 6 6 / Maddog INT 8 84479 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Ascension Records ASC UK 18First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Ascension Records ASCUK18First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Ascension Records ASCUK1812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | France | Mascotte Music 192 375-112" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Cool D:vision CLD 00512" | 12" |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VEN-MX-11812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc. DJSWALK00112", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc. DJ SWALK-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | US | Playland Records PVL 5329412" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Priority Records SPRO 30221 / Playland Records SPRO 3022112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc. 12SWALK00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc. DJSWALK00112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc 12DJSWALK00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Sandman5:50
- A2Sandman (Junk Is Dub)7:00
- AAThe G Track5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sandman are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sandman are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 1999.
When was Sandman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, Germany. One of them is Ascension Records ASC UK 18.
How do I tell if my copy of Sandman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASC UK 18, ASCUK18, 7243 8 84479 6 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sandman on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
